As a prominent and ecologically important species, the North American beaver (Castor canadensis) plays a crucial role in Idaho by maintaining and shaping aquatic habitats. With their stocky bodies, brown coat, flat tail, and long, yellow teeth, the beaver is easily recognizable. As an herbivore, their diet mainly consists of roots, aquatic plants and woody…

According to trade records, people plucked more than 400,000 Central Asian tortoises from the wild to sell internationally between 2012 and 2021, mainly for the pet trade. About half of the animals across that decade were imported into the United States, where the going price for the reptiles — also known as Russian tortoises —…

Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation introduced the ‘Vantara’ programme on Monday, focusing on the rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured and threatened animals in India and globally. The initiative, led by Anant Ambani, Director at RIL and Reliance Foundation, aims to protect endangered species native to India and restore essential habitats. Anant Ambani, speaking on…

By Ella Cridland – 26 February 2024 CharityAttractions 88-year old tortoise George with his knitted poppy blanket Share this Animal residents took part in worldwide commemorations to remember the animals who have served in countless wars and conflicts. Alan Carr MBE, Susan Osborne and Mandy Hicks with six-month-old white rhino Henry Co-founders of the War Horse Memorial,…

Brace yourselves, animal lovers, as the world’s largest zoo and wildlife preservation centre will be built in India! Anant Ambani, the younger son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani recently announced the launch of one of their biggest ‘pet projects’, a grand rehabilitation centre that will rescue and treat abused, injured, and endangered animals. Named…

Vantara is spread over 2,500 acres in Jamnagar, where Reliance’s refinery and housing complexes are based, and houses more than 50-60 endangered species of rescued animals. Image/Reliance Foundation Anant Ambani, who is getting ready for pre-wedding festivities with his fiancee Radhika Merchant from March 1 to March 3 in Gujarat’s Jamnagar, has taken up an…

Reliance Industries Director Anant Ambani, an animal lover, has taken up an ambitious project of opening the world’s largest zoo—an animal rescue and rehabilitation centre. Speaking to CNBC-Awaaz’s Anuj Singhal, Anant Ambani shared more about his love for animals and his vision for this dream project. Ambani talked about his family’s love for animals, citing…

The Vantara initiative, the first of its kind in India, has been conceptualised and birthed under the leadership of Anant Ambani, Director on the boards of RIL and Reliance Foundation Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, said the Greens Zoological, Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, a project close to his heart,…

In short: Animals are still being injured after bushfires scorched land north of Perth this summer. More than 285 kangaroos have had to be euthanased and other animals are being treated by carers. What’s next? Plans for development in Mariginiup have left carers with nowhere to release more than 90 reptiles. Wildlife carers are still…

2. How many countries does the Amazon span?This vast region, about two-thirds the size of the US, spans eight countries: Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and the overseas territory of French Guiana. Covering about 40% of South America, the Amazon contains 1.4 billion acres of dense forests, half of the planet’s remaining…